Brentford is set to face Sheffield Wednesday in the last 16 of the EFL Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday. After a thrilling 4-3 victory over Ipswich Town in the Premier League, Brentford will be looking to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday managed to secure a one-goal victory against Portsmouth in their recent Championship match.
Brentford has been known for their high-scoring games, with their recent match against Ipswich ending in a 4-3 win. The team’s attack, led by Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, has been prolific this season. Brentford also showed their resilience in the EFL Cup by coming from behind to win against Leyton Orient. The team has a strong record at home and will be looking to continue their winning streak.
Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, has been impressive in the EFL Cup, securing wins against Hull City, Grimsby Town, and Blackpool. The team will be without some key players due to injuries, including Akin Famewo and Olaf Kobacki. However, Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to cause an upset and advance to the quarter-finals.
In terms of head-to-head history, Brentford has had the upper hand in recent meetings between the two teams. Sheffield Wednesday will need to put in a strong performance to overcome Brentford’s attacking threat.
Both teams are expected to field strong lineups for the match, with Brentford likely to rely on players like Mathias Jensen and Kevin Schade, while Sheffield Wednesday will look to players like Callum Paterson and Barry Bannan for inspiration.
Overall, it is predicted that Brentford will come out on top with a 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. The attacking prowess of Brentford is expected to be the difference in the match, but Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to put up a strong fight.
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